protective of the Constitution. Don’t just look to government for what

“goodies” it can

give you. Be a defender of the Constitution by holding politicians

to account by how well, or poorly, they adhere to the principles

of that document.

Use this week, Sept. 17-23, to learn about, or brush up on the Constitution and the responsibilities of citizenship.

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This editorial was written by a member of the American Press Editorial Board. Its content reflects the collaborative opinion of the Board, whose members include Bobby Dower, Jim Beam, Crystal Stevenson and Donna Price.